Racism and Self-Determination

WWP leader denounces police terrorWWP leader denounces police terror

WWP leader denounces police terror

“Capitalism, Policing and State Violence” was the topic of a talk given by Lamont Lilly at the Alan Blueford Center…

July 16, 2015
New Orleans protest: ‘Not one more deportation!’New Orleans protest: ‘Not one more deportation!’

New Orleans protest: ‘Not one more deportation!’

Chanting “Sin papeles, sin miedo/Without papers, without fear,” 800 people rallied behind calls to “End detention” and “Ni una más…

July 15, 2015
‘Libertad!’ End detention of migrant families‘Libertad!’ End detention of migrant families

‘Libertad!’ End detention of migrant families

Bern Township, Pa. — On one side of the road were 300 migrant workers, family members, and supporters from Philadelphia…

July 15, 2015
Massive people’s march July 25 in NewarkMassive people’s march July 25 in Newark

Massive people’s march July 25 in Newark

A major demonstration in Newark, N.J., on July 25 -- called the Million People’s March Against Police Brutality, Racial Injustice…

July 14, 2015
Who gets credit for removing Confederate flag?Who gets credit for removing Confederate flag?

Who gets credit for removing Confederate flag?

Finally. The profoundly offensive, pro-slavery Confederate flag no longer flies high in front of the State House grounds in Columbia,…

July 13, 2015
San Francisco protesters tell mayors: Stop police violence!San Francisco protesters tell mayors: Stop police violence!

San Francisco protesters tell mayors: Stop police violence!

Activism intervened during the 83rd U.S. Conference of Mayors, held at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square Hotel. Hosted by…

July 8, 2015
Open letter on racism, solidarity & ‘Confederate heritage’Open letter on racism, solidarity & ‘Confederate heritage’

Open letter on racism, solidarity & ‘Confederate heritage’

My family lived in South Carolina before the Revolution. My great-grandfather and his kin wore gray. That flag offends me.…

July 8, 2015
On U.S. bases, schools, roads and parks – Symbols, names reinforce institutional racismOn U.S. bases, schools, roads and parks – Symbols, names reinforce institutional racism

On U.S. bases, schools, roads and parks – Symbols, names reinforce institutional racism

Following the June 17 racist massacre in South Carolina, a groundswell of activists has pushed to eliminate the glorification of…

July 7, 2015
Slaveowners’ flag burned in BaltimoreSlaveowners’ flag burned in Baltimore

Slaveowners’ flag burned in Baltimore

This July 4, while millions were preparing for fireworks and celebrations, the Baltimore People’s Power Assembly held a rally to…

July 7, 2015
NASCAR bans Confederate flag from its groundsNASCAR bans Confederate flag from its grounds

NASCAR bans Confederate flag from its grounds

The horrific massacre of nine African Americans -- Rev. Clementa Pinckney, Cynthia Hurd, Rev. Sharonda Coleman-Singleton, Tywanza Sanders, Ethel Lance,…

July 7, 2015